Cedar Shake Roofing in DFW
Natural and fire-treated cedar shake, installed to current North Texas fire code, with the ventilation and detailing a wood roof needs to last. New cedar roofs, repairs, and maintenance across Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and Dallas counties.
- Fire-Code Compliant Assemblies
- Natural & Synthetic Cedar
- Repair & Maintenance
- Family Owned Since 1995
A Look No Manufactured Product Copies
Cedar shake gives a roof depth and texture that stamped asphalt and steel imitations never quite reach. Each shake is split, not sawn, so no two are alike, and the roof weathers to a soft silver-grey over its first few years. On the right home, a ranch in an established neighborhood, a lake house, a lodge-style build, nothing else looks the same.
Cedar also asks more of the homeowner and the installer than any other specialty roof. It needs to breathe from below, it needs the right fasteners and spacing, and it needs periodic maintenance to reach its full 30 to 40 year life in the North Texas climate. Installed casually, it can fail in half that. We install it the way it is meant to be built, and we tell you upfront what owning it involves.
New Cedar Shake Roofs
Hand-split shakes over a ventilated batten or mesh assembly, with stainless fasteners and correct keyways.
Fire-Treated Assemblies
Class B and Class A rated cedar systems for the many North Texas cities that require a fire rating on wood roofs.
Cedar Repair & Reroof
Cracked, curled, or missing shakes replaced, plus full tear-off and reroof when the field is past its life.
Synthetic Cedar Option
Composite shake that carries the cedar look with a Class A rating, no maintenance, and a 50 year warranty.
What a Cedar Roof Needs
- Ventilation from below, on battens or a mesh underlayment, so the shakes dry after every rain
- Stainless or hot-dipped fasteners, since standard nails bleed and fail early in wood
- Correct spacing and keyway offset, so the shakes can move without splitting or cupping
- A maintenance plan: periodic cleaning, treatment, and moss control on shaded slopes
Know the Rules Before You Commit
Many DFW municipalities restrict wood roofing or require a fire rating, and the specifics differ from city to city. Some allow only fire-retardant-treated cedar over a rated underlayment, some require a full Class A assembly, and some HOAs in neighborhoods originally built with cedar want you to stay with the look. We handle that code check as part of the estimate, so you know what is allowed on your address before you fall in love with a sample.
If natural cedar is off the table or the maintenance is more than you want, synthetic cedar shake is a strong substitute. It carries a Class A fire rating, needs no treatment, holds its color, and comes with a 50 year warranty, while reading as real cedar from the street.
Is cedar shake even allowed where I live?
It depends on your city. Many North Texas municipalities restrict wood roofing or require a fire rating, and some HOAs require it in neighborhoods built with cedar. We check the code for your specific address as part of the estimate, before you commit to the material.
How long does a cedar roof last in North Texas?
Roughly 30 to 40 years for natural cedar when it is ventilated correctly and maintained. Skip the maintenance, or install it flat on solid decking with no airflow, and it can fail in 15 to 20. Synthetic cedar lasts around 50 years with no upkeep.
What maintenance does cedar shake need?
Periodic cleaning to clear debris from the keyways, a preservative or fire-retardant re-treatment every several years, and moss or algae control on any slope that stays shaded. We offer this as a scheduled service for roofs we install.
How does cedar hold up to DFW hail?
Better than people expect. Cedar is fairly forgiving of hail impact compared to aged asphalt, though large hail can split individual shakes, which we replace. The bigger long-term factor is sun and moisture cycling, not hail.
Can you match new cedar to my existing roof?
Yes. For repairs we match the shake width, thickness, and exposure, and let the new wood weather in. Within a year or two a well-matched repair blends into the field.
Get a Cedar Shake Roofing Consultation
Natural or synthetic cedar, new roof or repair. We start with the code check and an honest look at the upkeep.